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4M Building Solutions
About the Company
4M Building Solutions (“4M” or the “Company”) is an industry-leading provider of full-service commercial cleaning, janitorial, housekeeping, and disinfection solutions. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in St. Louis, MO, 4M operates with over 7,000 team members servicing over 250 million square feet of space in owner-occupied facilities, and facilities supporting industrial and manufacturing, logistics, distribution, education, healthcare, senior living, multi-tenant office building verticals. 4M has been an O2 Investment Partners (“O2”) portfolio company since 2023.
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Situation
Under the leadership of Owner Tim Murch and new CEO Leonard Carder, 4M has executed a robust acquisition strategy, completing 43 transactions since the Company’s inception. This strategic growth, aimed at increasing client and service density in key markets, has positioned 4M as a leader in the janitorial services sector. In partnership with O2, 4M has identified a clearly defined acquisition strategy to continue to support long-term growth in this highly fragmented industry.
Engagement & Outcome
4M and O2 engaged G2 Capital Advisors (“G2”) as the exclusive buy-side advisor to identify and originate acquisition targets that meet the Company’s criteria and expansion goals. G2 vetted hundreds of companies, conducted hands-on market research, and introduced qualified targets to 4M leading to the acquisition of Bluegrass. Bluegrass represents the seventh acquisition that G2 has supported 4M in making.
“Bluegrass is an excellent fit for 4M, bringing a strong reputation for customer service and a team that shares our commitment to quality, reliability and putting people first,” said Leonard Carder, CEO of 4M. “We are excited to welcome the Bluegrass team and build upon its strong presence in the Kentucky market. I appreciate G2’s continued partnership and thoughtful understanding of our business, growth strategy and the broader facility services industry.”
“This partnership brings together two customer-focused facility service providers with highly complementary capabilities and shared values,” said Kerri Ford, G2 Managing Director and Head of Technology & Business Services. “G2 is proud to have supported 4M and O2 in this acquisition and looks forward to continuing our partnership as 4M expands its presence and delivers exceptional service to customers across its markets.”
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